Hidalgo County Commissioners Court to Consider Economic Incentive Agreements, New Risk Management Director Position at Oct. 13 Meeting

October 9, 2026

Hidalgo County Commissioners Court, economic development, Marmon Food Service Technologies, Valeo North America, risk management, auto theft task force, road projects, elections Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Hidalgo County Commissioners Court will consider two economic incentive agreements and the creation…

Former Hidalgo County Detention Officer Charged With Official Oppression After Striking Handcuffed Inmate

October 9, 2026

Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office, Luis Vega, official oppression, detention officer, inmate, use of force, Hidalgo County Adult Detention facility Staff Report Edinburg TX – Hidalgo County Sheriff’s investigators Thursday charged a former adult detention officer with official oppression after an investigation…

STC helps adult learners turn high school diplomas into career pathways

October 4, 2026

Photo above: Through a partnership with The PossAble Dream Adult High School, STC is helping adult learners gain workforce skills, earn industry-based certifications in areas such as phlebotomy, electrocardiography (EKG) and HVAC while completing their high school education. Photo courtesy of…

STC earns ‘Gold’ for veterans’ support

October 4, 2026

Photo above: South Texas College has earned “Gold” status by the Veteran Education Excellence Recognition Award (VEERA) from the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC), the highest distinction available through the statewide program. TVC has established VEERA to recognize public colleges and…

STC connects students with manufacturing futures

October 3, 2026

Photo above: South Texas College’s Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT) program celebrated Manufacturing Day at STC’s Technology Campus, connecting students with industry leaders, hands-on demonstrations and tours with local manufacturers. Students heard from Valeo Site General Manager Francois Vermeulen, who was keynote…

Hidalgo County Defends Deputy Pay, Acknowledges Commissioners Court Salary Adjustment in FY 2027 Budget

October 3, 2026

Hidalgo County, sheriff, deputies, compensation, budget, commissioners court, law enforcement Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX – On Friday afternoon at around 4:o0 PM, Hidalgo County issued a statement defending its compensation decisions for sheriff’s deputies while acknowledging a separate salary adjustment for…

Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Offering Sandbags Today at M Road Recovery Center

October 1, 2026

#HidalgoCounty #Precinct4 #Sandbags #FloodPrep #Edinburg #RGV #Weather Staff Report Edinburg TX – Hidalgo County Precinct 4 is offering a self-service sandbag distribution today, Oct. 1, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the M Road Recovery Center, 1124 N. “M” Road…

Free Dental Clinic This Weekend at Bert Ogden Arena to Serve Residents Without Access to Dental Care

October 1, 2026

#Edinburg #FreeDentalClinic #TMOM #TexasMissionOfMercy #HidalgoCounty #RGV #CommunityHealth Staff Report Edinburg TX – A free two-day mobile dental clinic will be held Oct. 2–3, 2026, at Bert Ogden Arena, 4900 S. I-69C in Edinburg, for residents who do not have access to…

Hidalgo County School Nurse Charged With Indecency With a Child Following Months-Long Investigation

October 1, 2026

#HidalgoCounty #HCSO #ArrestReport #MonteAlto #ChildSafety #RGV Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office has charged a 46-year-old male school nurse with two counts of Indecency with a Child, a second-degree felony, following a months-long investigation, authorities announced Thursday.…

Making the White Coat More Attainable: UTRGV medical graduates carry less debt

September 21, 2026

Photo above: UTRGV School of Medicine graduates reported educational debt well below national medical school benchmarks. The school is making medical education more accessible and affordable for aspiring physicians in the Rio Grande Valley. (UTRGV Photo by Heriberto Perez-Zuniga) By…